#challenge

And how to keep your fitness…

As some of you know, I’ve sustained an injury… that’s right, no running for a few weeks.

This also means no driving, so no work either… how am I going to fill up my days.

Let me explain what happened. On Sunday mornings my hubby (Coach G) takes off early to running group. They split into a few groups – the Tuesday Night Session repeat & long run of 10+K. For once, I decided to join them, as I needed to do some training and build up my mileage to help me complete my half marathon distance before May. I went away on my own, completing my Nitro 3 minute challenge, then continuing on my run of 2/30 intervals x 25 reps. I was a few hundred yards from the completed repeat session & was deciding whether 20 reps would be enough or to continue for 5 more when BAM, I was on the ground. Without going into it too much, I was rushed to hospital, and they performed surgery on a broken arm, which is now held together by a metal plate and some pins…(Thank you again to all who came to my aid, and made sure I was comfortable).

So, now I am at home for 3 weeks with NO RUNNING and limited mobility. I can now perform most tasks for myself, but the “over the elbow” cast and NO WEIGHT BARING activities make exercise extremely difficult.

The answers to my challenge request online all suggested the same…lower body & core strengthening…planks are out, as I cannot use my right arm…so, SQUATS it is… 30 day challenge accepted…

I will try and remember to post on my Facebook Page @anothermedalmum and keep you up to date on my challenge & my recovery.